Here's what to do if you spot a beached whale in Myrtle Beach, SC

When walking the sands around Myrtle Beach, you might find jellyfish or starfish washed up. It's unusual to discover a whale. The pygmy sperm whale...

May 5, 2023
2:40 AM

When walking the sands around Myrtle Beach, you might find jellyfish or starfish washed up. It's unusual to discover a whale. The pygmy sperm whale found around noon on Thursday on Myrtle Beach near Pirateland died later in the day. The 300 pound mammal was alive on the beach for a time before dying of natural causes, said South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR). Horry County beach patrol was on hand keeping people away from the scene, south of Myrtle Beach State Park. Here's how to respond if you spot a beached whale in South Carolina.

Eleanor Nash